Diets

Craving sweets is a common issue we see in the clinic. These cravings can be triggered by various factors, both psychological and physical. Emotional triggers might include boredom, depression, stress, or anxiety. Sometimes, cravings can be due to habit or a need for comfort. On the physical side, factors like low blood sugar, thirst, or dehydration can also play a role. Identifying Triggers: Emotional or Habitual Triggers: If your cravings are driven by emotions or habits, consider changing yo[...]

March marks Endometriosis Awareness month, so therefore we thought we would shed some light on the current evidence surrounding endometriosis and diet. First of all, what is endometriosis? It is a condition affecting 1 in 9 women, where tissue that is normally found in the uterine lining is found growing around other organs, some of which include the ovaries, bowel and bladder. Some people have endometriosis and don’t have symptoms, however this buildup of abnormal tissue can cause infertilit[...]

We know vegetables are good for us, but many of us don’t eat enough, with most Australians only eating around half the recommended amount of vegetables each day. This may be due to a lack of time, or being unsure how to incorporate them into meals and snacks. So why should you include more vegetables and plant-based foods, and how do you go about doing so? Vegetables (including legumes/beans) are rich in essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, fibre, and antioxidants. By eating vegeta[...]

A varied and balanced vegetarian diet can provide all the nutrients you need for good health. A vegetarian diet easily meets healthy eating recommendations - a diet low in saturated fat and high in fibre with plenty of breads, grains, cereals, fruits and vegetables, moderate amounts of protein foods and small amounts of added fats and sugars. Research shows many health benefits associated with eating a vegetarian diet, however it is important to balance your vegetarian diet correctly.There are s[...]

Do you want to eat healthier, but don’t know where to start? Does the idea of planning out a week’s worth of meals seem overwhelming? Then this blog is for you. There are a lot of benefits when it comes to menu planning. It helps to keep the budget on track, it can reduce the stress of not knowing what is for dinner at 6pm, and it can help to create more variety within your diet, and increase the overall health of your diet. Although menu planning takes time, there is not just one way to do[...]

Protein shakes can be a great solution when you need food fast, but don’t want to resort to fast food. They’re quick and easy to make so you’ve always got a hassle-free way to eat well, even on your busiest of days. Keeping a stock in your desk, car or pantry means that you always have a "quick meal" on hand. But… not all shakes are created equal.With so many shakes now available on the market – each pumped full of marketing hype and new ‘superfoods’, it’s hard to find a shake t[...]

Starches are a type of carbohydrate found in foods like potatoes, grains and cereals. While our bodies can easily break down ‘ordinary’ starch, resistant starch as the name suggests, resists digestion in the first part of the digestive system and makes it to the large intestine intact. Here it becomes a fuel source for the good bacteria. The by-product of resistant starch utilisation is a highly beneficial short chain fatty acid, which has positive effects for gut-wall integrity, healthy di[...]

You may have heard about omega-3 fats, but what are they and why are they considered to be an ‘essential’ fatty acid? Omega-3 is the term used to describe a family of fats. They are essential because the body cannot make them, and therefore they have to be eaten regularly in the diet. There are three main groups of omega-3 fats, these are Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and Docohexaenoic acid (DHA). ALA is important as it is needed to make other omega-3 fats, and it[...]

We think we know how to choose the healthier option… right? Or maybe we just get so confused we simply reach for whatever is on special. Either way, we are here to help you sought the fact from the fiction.An increasing number of people are looking for products labelled as low in fat, sugar, salt or calories, as they believe these to be healthier products. Therefore, there has been a rise in products that are meant to be ‘better for you’. Changing the packaging design, adding information o[...]

October 22nd marks Nut Day 2021. We thought we’d share some interesting information about nuts, as people often ask us if certain nuts are okay to eat, or if some types are better than others. Nuts are a good source of protein, healthy fats, fibres, vitamins and minerals. Overall, Australians aren’t eating enough nuts, with only an estimated 2% having a handful (30g) per day. Research has found that those who eat one handful of nuts daily have a 22% reduction in the risk of dying early, comp[...]